Executive Assistant to Head

We are looking for a highly motivated and personable individual with the ability to work collaboratively with staff across the School whilst providing exceptional support to the Head. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with outstanding communication skills and professional judgement, and the ability to manage a diverse and fast-paced workload with professionalism and efficiency. Excellent written and oral communication, strong attention to detail and a solution-focused approach will enable the successful candidate to handle matters with sensitivity and discretion and build networks across the School to ensure the smooth delivery of the Head’s priorities.

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Head, representing her with professionalism, managing complex commitments, and proactively anticipating her needs.

Contract: Full-time, 40 hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary: up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To apply and find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our dedicated recruitment website.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday, 29 May 2026.

Initial online interviews for longlisted candidates will take place shortly after the closing date on Tuesday, 2 June or Friday, 5 June 2026.

Interviews will be held on MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2026.

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xwzovoh All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.